Small-scale bullseye (Pempheris compressa)

Scientific name: Pempheris compressa White, 1790

Small-scale bullseye (Pempheris compressa)

The Small-scale bullseye (Pempheris compressa) is a marine fish of the family Pempheridae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, endemic to southeastern Australia. New Zealand reports of this species appear to be erroneous.

Biology

Usually found on offshore reefs, in large schools. Juveniles found on coastal reefs and near entrance of coastal estuaries with rocky reefs.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pempheris compressa
Family
Pempheridae (Sweepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Depth range
20–30 m (66–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 30 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to southeastern Australia. New Zealand reports of this species appear to be erroneous.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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